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3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire PCI Card
GIC430F Quick Start Guide
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures
carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any of the devices it connects to.
GIC430F package contains:
1 3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire® PCI card
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Warranty/Registration Card
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2. Hardware Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Macintosh
• PowerMac G3 (Blue & White Tower) or later
• Mac OS v8.6 or higher
• 32MB of RAM
• Available PCI Slot
PC
• Pentium® or K6® – class processor (266Mhz or higher)
• Windows 98 Second Edition or later
• 32MB of RAM
• Available PCI Slot
Recommended System Requirements
Macintosh
• PowerMac G4 1.0Ghz or higher
• Mac OSX 10.2.5 (Jaguar) or later
• 256MB RAM
• Available PCI Slot
PC
• AMD Athlon® 2100+ or Intel Pentium® 4 2.0Ghz Processor
• Microsoft Windows XP or later
• 256MB RAM
• Available PCI Slot
3. Features
Product Features
• Three External FireWire® Ports
• Supports FireWire® Data Transfer Rates of up to 400Mbps
• Built to Industry-Standard IEEE 1394 and 1394OHCI v1.0 specifications
• Ultra-easy Plug-n-Play Installation – No drivers necessary!
• Backed by IOGEAR’s Industry-leading 3-Year Factory Warranty!
4. Installing the PCI Card
Warning!
Carelessness in installing this device can result in permanent damage to your
computer, and will void your warranty. Please use care anytime you open your Mac
or PC, and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for proper handling procedures.
Step. 1
Shut down your computer
Warning! - Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging
its internal components, or the components you want to install. Do not open the
computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is turned on. After shutting
down your computer, the internal components can be very hot. Let the computer
cool down before continuing.
Step. 2
Wait five to ten minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool.
Step. 3
Unplug all the cables from the computer, except the power cord.
Step. 4
Open your computer's case.
Step. 5
Locate an open PCI slot within your computer.
Step. 6
Use a non-magnetic screwdriver to unscrew and remove the PCI slot's metal cover.
Step. 7
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Slide the IOGEAR 3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire PCI Card into the open PCI slot.
Step. 8
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Install the locking-screw to secure the IOGEAR 3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire PCI
Card into the computer, then close the computer.
5. Software Installation
FOR WINDOWS® 98SE & ME
Step. 1
Boot your computer into the Windows Operating System.
Step. 2
Insert your Windows 98 or ME Installation CD-ROM into your computer.
NOTE: If your computer came pre-installed with either Windows 98 or Windows ME, the CD-ROM
files will be copied to your Hard Drive, and the installation CD-ROM will not be necessary.
Step. 3
The Add New Hardware wizard will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
Step. 4
In the next dialog box that comes up, leave the default folder choice for FireWire®
(IEEE 1394 Controller). Typically, it should be (for Win98) D:\WIN98 or D:\WIN9X\
(“D” for which drive letter the CD-ROM is).
Step. 5
When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. Your computer may ask you to
reboot.
Step. 6
Once you have rebooted, your FireWire® Combo PCI card is ready for operation.
FOR WINDOWS® 2000 & XP
Your Windows 2000/XP operating system natively supports the FireWire® PCI
card – No drivers are necessary!
However, please ensure you have the latest Service Packs installed…
• Windows 2000 – Service Pack 2 or later
• Windows XP – Service Pack 1 or later
FOR MACINTOSH – OS 8.6 THRU OS 9.X
Step. 1
Ensure you have the following extensions installed on your Mac. The PCI card will
not function without the following extensions installed.
• Apple FireWire® Support v2.5 or later
All extensions can be obtained from the following web sites:
• Run the Software Update utility under the Apple Menu.
Step. 2
If all updates are installed properly, your Mac will take advantage of the FireWire®
capabilities of the IOGEAR FireWire® PCI card.
FOR MACINTOSH – OSX 10.1.5 AND ABOVE
The IOGEAR 3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire® PCI card is natively supported within the
OS X operating system; no extensions are necessary!
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To ensure your 3-Port Hi-Speed FireWire PCI card is installed properly, check the
Apple System Profiler (under PCI Cards) that it is being detected.
6. Radio and TV Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR
THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
7. Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect
to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please
contact your direct vendor.
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